Yun Zhang put on an outer robe, turned around, and left Chenhui Palace.
Night had fallen, but a few soft palace lanterns still shone inside the Chunzhao Palace.
When Cuiyun saw Yunzhang approaching, she was about to announce his arrival, but Yunzhang stopped her with a look. Since there was no "special" situation in the hall today, she did not stop him and let him in.
For the past two weeks, to make it easier for him to sleep, Zhao Zhi had Qin Han place a desk in his bedchamber and moved the place where he reviewed memorials to his bedchamber.
At this moment, she sat upright at her desk, holding a vermilion brush, engrossed in reviewing memorials.
Today, she was dressed in a simple nightgown, her hair loosely tied up, with a few wisps of hair falling gently over her forehead, adding to her delicate beauty.
Yun Zhang brushed aside the gauze curtain and quietly stepped into the bedroom.
His gaze fell gently on Zhao Zhi, whose elegant figure appeared even more dignified and extraordinary in the candlelight.
Zhao Zhi knew Yun Zhang had entered. Now, hearing footsteps approaching, her pen paused slightly. She looked up at Yun Zhang, a barely perceptible glint of sharpness flashing in her eyes, before a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Can't sleep?"
"Mm." Yun Zhang answered simply, and slowly sat down beside her.
Zhao Zhi continued reviewing the memorials, then heard the person beside him say self-deprecatingly, "I was reckless today and injured the envoy of Da Xuan, a crime that is truly unforgivable. Your Majesty, as the supreme ruler, why not take this opportunity to severely punish me as a warning to others?"
"How will you make an example of them? Will you strip you of your imperial title? Or will you be imprisoned in the imperial jail?"
Zhao Zhi gently put down the vermilion brush, pinched her brow, and chuckled almost inaudibly. Then she turned to look at Yun Zhang: "In the court, the relationship between ruler and subject is not limited to punishment. Although you have made a mistake, it is understandable considering your dedication to the country. Furthermore, my empire requires the joint governance of all civil and military officials. If I were to resort to punishment so easily, wouldn't that chill the hearts of my ministers?"
"Your Highness, aren't you right?"
Upon hearing Zhao Zhi's grandiloquent words, Yun Zhang couldn't help but smile and mutter to himself, "You've truly mastered the essence of what I taught you. You've surpassed your teacher!"
"I wouldn't dare to presume to teach you, Master," Zhao Zhi replied subtly.
Upon hearing her address, Yun Zhang subconsciously repeated, "Master?"
"Isn't that right, Master?" Zhao Zhi slowly stood up, rubbing his numb wrist, and looked down at Yun Zhang.
"I just didn't expect that the Master is not only so knowledgeable, but also a first-rate magician."
Yun Zhang stood motionless, his body stiff.
He would rather take their brief master-disciple relationship to his grave than let outsiders know about it, especially Zhao Zhi.
However, Zhao Zhi had tested him on this matter several times recently. Today, he had finally revealed his true identity.
He didn't know how to face Zhao Zhi. Especially considering that he had been mocking Zhao Zhi with a carefree and irresponsible attitude all this time.
As the layers of mystery were gradually lifted, he suddenly didn't know how to face Zhao Zhi.
Zhao Zhi didn't mind that Yun Zhang didn't speak.
She gently stroked her belly, looking at him with tender eyes: "This child, as the continuation of my bloodline, is enough to bear the weight of this world. The title of father is nothing more than a name to me."
As her mother, I should naturally protect her. No matter what storms the outside world may bring, she only needs to know that with me by her side, the sky is high and the sea is wide, and she can soar freely.
Time passed second by second, and after an unknown amount of time, Yun Zhang finally moved his body slightly.
He struggled to stand up, but a wave of dizziness hit him, and everything suddenly went black. He instinctively reached out to grab anything that could support him.
With a loud crash, the memorials on the table were swept to the floor. Immediately afterward, with Zhao Zhi letting out a cry of surprise, Yun Zhang's tall and slender body collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Hearing the noise coming from inside, Cuiyun rushed into the room.
When she saw that the person lying on the ground was actually the Imperial Noble Consort, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the scene before her, Cuiyun was somewhat at a loss. She asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, has the Imperial Noble Consort offended you?"
Zhao Zhi slowly shook her head. She squatted down, reached out to feel Yun Zhang's pulse, and her expression changed drastically.
"Quickly! Summon the imperial physician!"
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